Comprehensive Work Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Services
Our centers offer comprehensive services for our corporate and industrial clients including rehabilitation of work-related injuries, industrial consulting, and injury prevention services. Our specially trained therapists focus on delivering cost-effective, efficient care to injured workers. We cater to the special needs of the injured worker and their employer. Our positive approach prepares clients to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. We can help clients reduce costs by working proactively to prevent injuries thereby reducing lost time, medical costs, and increasing productivity.

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Specializing in Work Injury Management

Therapists are highly trained in the treatment of work-related injuries

St. Vincent's utilizes only licensed therapists for patient treatments

Close communication is maintained with the referring physician to ensure optimal progress is being achieved

Work Simulation

Promotes progression of modified duty

Incorporates work tasks into each patient's rehab plan

Work Hardening/Conditioning

Designed for individuals unable to perform modified duty following a serious injury or complicated rehab course

A vital component for transitioning roles from patient to worker

Structured yet individualized programs designed to reduce functional limitations with the goal of returning to work

Disciplines include: PT, OT, Psychology

Programs are designed to meet specific needs of both the patient and the employer. Daily sessions are typically four to six hours but can be tailored to allow for progressive modified duty

Maintains injured worker on a strict work schedule

Provides documentation of non-compliance

Includes a job site visit as part of the initial evaluation

Post Rehab Fitness

Independent fitness memberships are available for patients after discharge from rehab

Assists in maintaining progress achieved in therapy

Patient attendance can be monitored and documented for Worker's Comp

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

St. Vincent's utilizes the ErgoScience Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE)

All therapists are Certified by ErgoScience to administer the PWPE

The PWPE is the only FCE that:

1. has complete reliability and validity research to substantiate its consistency and accuracy

2. meets the APTA Standards for FCE

3. meets the APTA Guidelines for Tests and Measures

4. meets requirements for expert witness testimony that have been established through case law.

Provides accurate prediction of a patient's level of work and ability to work at that level for a full work day

Evaluates a patient's willingness to exert a maximal effort

Impairment Evaluations

All therapists have received AMA training

Therapists review pertinent medical history and complete all measurements and calculations that are submitted in letter format for physician approval

Pre-Placement Screenings

Reduces injuries by ensuring that new workers have the physical ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job

To ensure that testing is compliant with ADA law, each screening is based on the actual job demands quantitatively measured by the therapist. Generic tests and normative data are not utilized.